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MetaWars: Fight for the Future

Book 1

Jeff Norton author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Hachette Children's Group

Published:2nd Aug '12

Should be back in stock very soon

MetaWars: Fight for the Future cover

Even virtual worlds need real heroes...

A fast-paced dystopian thriller for fans of Maze Runner and Ready Player OneJonah Delacroix can't stand the real world - so he lives most of his life inside a global computer-based virtual world called the Metasphere, where everyone is represented by an avatar. When he discovers the avatar of his dead father, and assumes his online identity, a series of events are unleashed that compel Jonah to race across the real world with a secret society to protect the freedom of all mankind...

Thought-provoking... bang up to date. * YA's the Word *
I was soon bowled over and captivated. * Mr Ripleys Enchanted Books *
A fast, furious and fun-packed read, the kind of book that gets youngsters raised on a diet of social networking, video games, satellite TV and the internet interested in reading again. * Sci-Fi-London.com *
A fantastic, imaginative journey. * goodreads.com *
Fast-paced and action-packed, Jeff Norton writes an addictive novel with a creative setting. * seeitorreadit.blogspot *
Totally captivating. * Bookbag *
Boys who might normally play sport or computer games rather than read will be drawn to this book with its fast-paced storyline, compelling characters and topical themes of fuel shortages, climate change and economic meltdown. * Family Interest *
A tense, dramatic story with plenty of food for thought, packed full of action and many twists to keep you gripped to the end. * Primary Times *
As addictive as virtually any game. * Flipside *
Gripping. * Ham & High *

ISBN: 9781408314593

Dimensions: 204mm x 143mm x 29mm

Weight: 265g

384 pages